Admissions Recruiter - Doctor of Chiropractic Program

Job Details: Job Location: Main Campus - Marietta, GA, Position Type: Full Time Staff, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Road Warrior, About Us
Since 1974, Life University has been a trailblazer in postsecondary education, seeking individuals eager to join our team dedicated to shaping the future of health and wellness education. Situated in Marietta, Georgia, our university’s campus provides a nurturing, yet dynamic environment for academic and personal growth. We are a specialized institution focused on vitalistic education in the fields of healthcare, business administration, and the social sciences, providing a range of undergraduate and graduate degrees alongside our flagship Doctor of Chiropractic program. As we continue our mission to empower students and pioneer innovative approaches to vitalistic education, we are actively seeking passionate professionals to join us in our commitment to excellence. 

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JOB PURPOSE
The Admissions Recruiter for the Doctor of Chiropractic Program is responsible for identifying, engaging, and guiding prospective students through the admissions process. This role focuses on building relationships with undergraduate institutions, pre-health advisors, and prospective students interested in pursuing a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. The recruiter represents the institution at events, provides program information, and supports enrollment growth through strategic outreach and personalized communication.        

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Student Recruitment & Outreach

Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract qualified applicants to the Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) program.
Build relationships with undergraduate institutions, particularly pre-health, kinesiology, biology, and exercise science programs.
Conduct on-campus and virtual presentations about the DC program, career pathways, and admissions requirements.
Represent the institution at college fairs, graduate school fairs, professional conferences, and recruitment events.
Travel to partner institutions and recruitment events as needed.

Applicant Engagement

Serve as the primary contact for prospective DC students from inquiry through enrollment.
Conduct one-on-one advising sessions with prospective students to discuss program requirements, prerequisites, and career opportunities in chiropractic.
Respond promptly to inquiries via phone, email, and virtual meetings.
Maintain ongoing communication with prospective students to nurture interest and guide them through the application process.
Manage a designated recruitment territory, generating monthly 50+ prospective student inquiries, converting 40% to applications, achieving 80% acceptance yield, and 50% enrollment conversion through targeted outreach and relationship building with colleges and universities.

Admissions Support

Assist applicants with application submission, documentation, and prerequisite verification.
Collaborate with the admissions team to review applicant pipelines and ensure timely follow-up.
Track recruitment metrics and maintain accurate records in the CRM system.
Support interview days, campus tours, and admitted student events.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Relationship Development

Develop partnerships with pre-health advisors, faculty, and student organizations at feeder institutions.
Build relationships with chiropractic clinics, professional associations, and community partners to promote the profession.
Participate in professional networking events to increase program visibility.

Data & Reporting

Monitor recruitment performance and enrollment trends.
Provide regular reports on recruitment activities, lead generation, and conversion rates.
Use data insights to refine recruitment strategies and improve outcomes.

Qualifications: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in higher education, communications, business, health sciences, or a related field.
2+ years of experience in admissions, recruitment, sales, or student advising.
Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
Ability to travel frequently for recruitment events.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience recruiting for graduate or professional programs.
Familiarity with healthcare education or chiropractic programs.
Experience using CRM systems for lead management.
Knowledge of the chiropractic profession and healthcare career pathways.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Relationship building and networking
Public speaking and presentations
Sales and enrollment strategy
Student advising and mentorship
Organization and time management
Data-driven decision making

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Combination of office and travel-based work.
Frequent travel to universities, recruitment fairs, and events.
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required for recruitment activities.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Competitive salary based on experience.
Health, dental, and vision benefits.
Retirement plan options.
Professional development opportunities.
Travel reimbursement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment.  
Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collects, compiles, compares, and prepares work documents, set-up and maintain work files.
Must spend majority of time concentrating on CRT identifying and updating information and performing data entry input.
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs; retrieving and placing materials on high shelves and on floor-level shelves; standing, walking; carrying; grasping; hearing; seeing; sitting; kneeling; climbing; balancing; stooping; crouching and reaching.